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Where to stay in Kepayan

Find the best Kepayan areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point.

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Tanjung Aru

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Aerial view partial part of Semporna island with blue ocean and coral reef in Malaysia, Borneo.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

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Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

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Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"The room is a bit dated and the bathroom was grossed, with soap scum and mold. Staff was great and the breakfast was good with good varieties"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, Beautiful views over the water, veey helpful, very nice English speaking staff, the buffet meals offer many tasty types of food.. Now stepping outside onto the sidewalks is another thing altogether. Pollution, trash in the water and along the streets is horrible, add to that the broken city sidewalks and hawkers along some of the shops. Fortunately you can grab very decent cabs using Grab, local equivalent to Uber and very inexpensive, to go anywhere without stepping off of the property."

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

8/10 Good

"A lovely hotel by the waterfront with an amazing view of yachts and the islands. All meals are in the buffet restaurant that provides a huge choice of local dishes and some international food. There is a tiny bar by the waterfront that serves simple food in the evenings. Excellent service staff and ambience. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to shopping malls, served by the hotel's free shuttle bus. Grab to the city is easy to get and inexpensive. Very convenient location. A hassle-free stay at this lovely hotel."

Gayana Marine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful resort for our honeymoon, and one we’d highly recommend particularly the plunge pool villa that overlooks and has private access to the beach. The jetty was a particular highlight — very well lit, and every night we would walk there looking at the marine life; it was like having our own private aquarium. Some caveats. Don’t expect parties, activities and shows — this is a great resort to unwind and recharge, particularly if you love nature (exactly what we needed for the tail end of a mammoth 3 weeks). The jungle hikes and snorkelling trips are definitely worth doing; the snorkelling around the resort is good but you do have to swim out for the best coral. We considered private boats to KK but didn’t feel the need when you can party with monkeys, monitors, hornbills and wild boar at your doorstep. There are only 2 restaurants on site which can feel a bit limiting, but the food is varied and excellent so we didn’t mind. The staff were warm and attentive throughout without ever being intrusive — a tough balance to strike. And the wine list from their amazing cellar is simply one of the best we’ve ever seen — serious depth in Australian wines alongside some genuine heavy hitters: First Growths, Grange, Sassicaia. Exceptional."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kepayan?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Donggongon's Kepayan neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kepayan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Kepayan.

What is there to do around this Donggongon neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Kepayan include Petagas War Memorial, Koisaan Cultural Village and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. While you're out sightseeing in Donggongon, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lintas Plaza or Sabah Art Gallery.

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gayana Marine Resort

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

Gaya Island Resort

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

K Hotel

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The MAJULAN Hotel

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Where to stay in Kepayan

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Karambunai

Kampung Air

Alamesra

Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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